Knife & Tine
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2010, Knife & Tine has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 24, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Knife & Tine is from Sep 24, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Sep 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARE MUST BE PROTECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BASEMENT TOP LOADING COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE OR RE-PAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER EMPLOYEE LOCKERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT GARAGE STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR AND ORGANIZED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOKS LINE COOLER, TALL REACH-IN, WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT CHEESE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Jun 6, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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May 29, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FLOOR DRAINS, ON THE WALLS, STORAGE SHELVES AND UTENSILS IN THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL BASEMENT REFRIGERATORS.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. UNUSED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE OPERATIONAL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS OR REMOVED FROM STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE STORED CLEAN, COVERED/WRAPPED.
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Oct 29, 2010
Taskforce
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DI NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. SEVERAL COOLERS IN PREP AREA ARE NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR HAND TOWELS OBSERVED AT HAND SINKS AT THE BAR, PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. DOOR FRAME, SIDING AND BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT PROTECTED/ RODENT PROOFED IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. MUST RODENT PROOF THE STORAGE ROOM. PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND SERVICE IS NEEDED FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: NO TOILET PAPER PROVIDED IN RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHT- FITTING LID FOR ICE BIN IS MISSING AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING AT SMALL VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE CORRECT SIZE FILTERS SO THAT THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN FILTERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON AND IN 3 COMP SINKS AT PREP AREA, TOP OF ICE MACHINE, HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPEN DRAIN OBSERVED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOTAL OF 9 SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3C SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3C SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROBE THERMOMETER NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS. REFRIGERETION THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN BASEMENT. REFRIGERATORS AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Knife & Tine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Knife & Tine on file is from Sep 24, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Knife & Tine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Knife & Tine.
Has Knife & Tine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Knife & Tine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Knife & Tine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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